New Jersey Education Association

A justice centered union, representing the public school employees
who have made NJ public schools the best in the nation!

What Union Membership Does For You

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Voice

NJEA gives you a voice on issues that affect you in your district, NJ, and at the national level.

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Representative

With NJEA, you are never alone, whether you are negotiating a contract, defending your rights or advocating for change.

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Community

NJEA is YOU, along with 200,000 other members, committed to great public schools for every child.

NJEA is the only choice for serious educators

NJEA is the premier labor union in the nation for serious educators and support professionals who want to protect and advance their careers.

Best public
schools in the nation

#1

Members
strong

200,000

Average
teacher salary

$70,212

Action Center

Make a difference.

TAKE ACTION

Advocacy is vital to the future of public education. Visit the Action Center to see how you can make a difference.

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NJEA Today

Upcoming Events

Apr
04
Apr
06
Statewide Virtual Series, Webinars

Teaching the Holocaust Through Diaries

Discover strategies for using personal narratives to foster empathy, historical thinking, and deeper student engagement with this critical period in history.

Apr
07
Member Benefits, Webinars

Cost-Cutters: How Your NJEA Member Benefits Save You Money

Join NJEA Member Benefits partners to learn about programs to save on cell phone, energy…

Apr
09
Statewide Conferences

NJEA Higher Ed Conference & Summit

Apr
12
Statewide Virtual Series, Webinars

Better Understanding Generation Alpha

Explore Generation Alpha and their development in a digital, diverse, and post‑pandemic world.

Professional Learning

Access NJEA’s professional development opportunities for all job categories.

News · Events · Classroom Resources · Live and Online Workshops

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NJEA Magazine

An education and advocacy resource

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